The majority of people shopping for compact digital cameras are simply looking for a good quality camera that will take a nice photograph at a family event, while on holiday or to create a nice photobook with. More often than not shoppers will be motivated by cost and by their budget.
This IXUS 255 HS can be purchased for somewhere in the region of $250-$300. This is a good camera for an affordable price. Be sure to shop around though, both online and offline to try to get yourself the best price. The cheapest store may not always be the best option either so check out the after sales service available to you.
Following is the Basic Specification of the Canon IXUS 255 HS:
• 12.1 megapixels
• 10x Optical Zoom, 20x ZoomPlus
• Measurements – 97.2 x 56.4 x 22.5 mm
• Weight – approximately 144g with batteries & memory card
• 7.5 cm/3 inch PureColor II G LCD screen
• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
• Hi-Speed USB, HDMI Mini Connections & Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Full HD Movie Shooting
• GPS via Mobile
• Intelligent IS Steady Shooting
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Like with most digital cameras the 255 HS’s control panel is mounted to the right hand side of the screen. Navigation through the various menus and functions is quick and easy which we now expect from Canon’s control systems. This is a well-designed camera which is also a nice size and weight to carry around.
The IXUS delivers good picture quality including in low light situations. Many compact cameras fall down when it comes to capturing good light and colour but this Canon model does it well. However when using any compact camera, including this one, your picture quality will almost always benefit from the addition of artificial light.
Video options and quality seem to be improving on compact digital cameras in recent times and this is the case with this camera too. It offers users a range of video options including High Definition video at 1920x1080, 24 fps and at 1280x720, 30 fps and Super Slow Motion Movie at 640x480, 120 fps or at 320x240, 240 fps.
An added feature on this camera is the wind filter setting which minimizes the sound disturbance from the wind. The video footage on the IXUS is good and offers sharp color and decent sound.
This camera has a built-in Wi-Fi setting which means that you can connect your 255 HS to wireless networks, printers, mobile devices or computers. You can also manage and transfer your pictures using Applications which are available on both Apple and Android devices. This camera does not offer built-in GPS but you can still geotag your photographs through these applications.
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